Natural Dyes - Brazilwood Sawdust - Sappanwood - Red Dye

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Brazilwood Sawdust - Sappanwood - Red Dye

Brazilwood, also known as Sappanwood, produces strong red dyes, ranging from deep crimsons to pinks.Requires a mordantBrazilwood is pH sensitive and wash-fast, but does not like direct sunlight.2 ounces of Brazilwood Sawdust will dye 4 ounces of wool a dark red with the addition of chalk.This product is grown in India, where it is not endangered!Instructions for use included.

I am often asked “what is your favorite natural dye?” – besides indigo. That is hard to answer – I love them all.

One of my favorites though is Cochineal (Dactylopius coccus), a scale insect that produces Carminic Acid, known as Natural Red 4, or Carmine, it is used to color textiles, foods and cosmetics. It is my understanding that the insect ingests the juices of the Nopal cactus (its host) these ingested juices then mix with the insect’s stomach acid to produce carminic acid.